LIFE SCIENCES SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM 2021
New knowledge and technologies are constantly changing the landscape of life sciences and its many branches. To address the key needs of emerging talent in the field, HKLSS is offering a unique life sciences/ biotech internship opportunity to university students and recent graduates to explore cutting-edge research, technology and the future of life sciences through the six-week life sciences internship program in Hong Kong, Beijing and Shanghai.
Participants will expand their skills and horizons at a Hong Kong or mainland China biotech start-up, venture capital firm, healthcare or pharmaceutical company, and engage with sector specialists through networking and presentations, exploring other career directions of biotechnology and life sciences.
INTERNS WILL
- Acquire practical skills at a healthcare, pharmaceutical or a start-up company
- Engage in immersive programs including interactive workshops, talks and networking activities
- Work with experienced researchers and practitioners
- Expose to one of the following sectors: R&D, business development, investment, policy research, regulatory, and marketing
- Be given priority in applying our mentorship scheme
- Get paid upon successful completion of the Program
ELIGIBILITY
- Open to senior-year undergraduates and postgraduate students, aged 18 or above, with an academic qualification in life sciences or a related discipline
- Recent graduates and applicants with a background other than life sciences (e.g. business, statistics or social sciences) will be considered on a case-by-case basis
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FEE AND KEY DATES
To safeguard the safety of our members and staff given the evolving coronavirus situation, the Society is closely monitoring the situation to determine whether it is necessary to adjust the destination and start date of the program.
The program 2021 intake will be approximately 40-50 students. HKLSS reserves the right to determine the final number of interns.
HKLSS reserves the right to modify the schedule of Summer Internship Program, if necessary, without prior notice. Applicants will receive a confirmation email from HKLSS within 3 working days.
HKLSS reserves the right to modify the schedule of Summer Internship Program, if necessary, without prior notice. Applicants will receive a confirmation email from HKLSS within 3 working days.